CUSF announces its 2024 Super Star Award for Unit 4 and District 116 support staff and paraprofessionals. Kelly Hill, CUSF Executive Director notes, “Our schools would simply not run as effectively or efficiently without the many supporting talents and expertise of these essential staff members. From multilingual teaching aides, student support advocates, office managers, food service assistants, hall monitors, student engagement advocates, and custodial workers, these individuals help build relationships with students’ and staff which are often the “secret sauce,” for successful schools.”
Below are the nine 2024 Super Star individuals selected to receive a $250 thank you award from CUSF for their positive contributions to the 2023-24 school year.
2024 CUSF Super Stars from Unit 4
Janet Bailey
Teacher’s Aide
South Side Elementary
Laquandris Gladney
Student Support Advocate & Assistant Football Coach
Centennial High
Dana Hernandez
Office Manager
International Prep Academy
Miguel Ibarra
Custodian
Barkstall Elementary
Lorraine Logue
Teacher’s Aide
Edison Middle School
Sharee Tanksley
Special Education Teacher’s Aide
Westview Elementary
2024 CUSF Super Stars from District 116
Mario Gamiz
Multi-Lingual Teacher’s Assistant
Urbana High School
Yolanda Fundemera
Teacher’s Assistant
Urbana High School
Margaret Reyes
Attendance Secretary
Leal Elementary School